1st Claremont Scouts

Category: History

Jul 25 2025

Tribute to John Webb

25/07/2025

1942 – 2025 John Webb, a Scout, leader, parent and supporter of 1st Claremont, passed away in May at the age of 83. He was involved in 1st Claremont for most of his life, first as a Scout, then as a Scouter, parent, grandparent and supporter. This is my tribute to my father’s 70 years …

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The history of 2nd Claremont Scout Group

2nd Claremont Scout Group had a history closely linked with 1st Claremont, and the story was told here in 1961 by George Peake “Rama” who played a major role in both Groups. THE SECOND CLAREMONT GROUP OF THE BOY SCOUTS ASSOCIATION I have been asked by our Group Scoutmaster, “CHO”, to place on record my …

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George Peake “Rama”

George Peake, known as “Rama”, had a major role in the history of 1st and 2nd Claremont. The photo above shows George Peake with the “Claremont Troop” in 1928. The article below is from “SONS”, a magazine published by the Claremont and District Boy Scouts in 1963. GEORGE MOIR PEAKE “RAMA”Asst. Dist. Com. (Wolf Cubs) …

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John “Eland” Clarke

John Solomon Clarke, known as ‘Eland’, was part of our Troop’s first team to win the Gordon Shield, in 1934. He went on to be Scoutmaster and Group Scoutmaster in our Troop until his retirement in 1981. John Clarke joined 2nd Claremont Group as a Cub on 17 May 1930, transferring to 1st Claremont after …